birmingham B14 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B14)
The B14 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1031 individual postcodes.
There are 12 electoral wards in the B14 postcode area, including Alcester, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Cradley Heath, Halesowen, Henley-In-Arden, Oldbury, Redditch, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Solihull, Studley, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, West Bromwich which come under the local authority of the Birmingham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in B14 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of B14 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B14 Postcode is situated in the South West of Birmingham. The area is part of the Kings Norton Ward in the City of Birmingham. It is located north of the River Rea and south of the Bournville housing estate and the Blue Bell Hill. The area has seen considerable development in the last 20 years, with several industrial units built in the area although there is still plenty of open, green land.
The main residential areas that comprise the B14 postcode are Brandwood, Kings Norton, Greenholm, West Heath, Northfield and The Lakes. The area is served by train services from Longbridge Train Station on the Cross City Line with regular services to Birmingham New Street and Redditch. The area is well connected by bus services too, with routes 52 and 25 running through.
The area is home to two park and ride sites, Kings Heath and Brandwood Park, offering a convenient way for residents and visitors to access Birmingham city centre and nearby towns. The area is home to many shops, supermarkets and restaurants, as well as leisure and entertainment venues. There are several local sports clubs, and a cinema at West Heath Shopping Centre.
Education in the area is served by several primary and secondary schools, namely Kings Norton Primary, St Lawrence Primary, Perry Hall Primary, St Thomas Aquinas Secondary and Bournville Primary. Birmingham City University, Shepherd's Bush Primary and Sixth Form College and The Village are also located nearby.
The area is also home to a number of churches, such as Kings Norton Baptist and The New Testament Church of God, as well as mosques, such as Kings Heath Mosque and Green Lane Masjid. There are plenty of open spaces, grass fields and nature reserves such as Kings Norton Nature Reserve, providing plenty of green space for local residents. The area also hosts regular community events.
Demographics
West Midlands
B14 is located in the county of West Midlands, in England.
West Midlands has a total population of 2,864,900, making it the 2nd largest county in the UK.
West Midlands has a total area of 348 square miles, and a population density of 3177 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | B14 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Birmingham 117 |
| LSOA Name | Birmingham 117C |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B14 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B14, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.